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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words With Meanings: 23rd October 2025
Exceptional words of English vocabulary from the newspaper ‘The Hindu’ are listed here. Go through these words and read the usages to learn how to use them in sentences. After this, take the quiz based on the vocabulary to check how much you learnt. This will really help you boost up your learning.
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1. STAMPEDE (NOUN): भगदड़
Pronunciation: stam·peed
Meaning: a situation where a large group of frightened animals, esp. horses or cattle.
Synonyms: Panic, Scattering
Sentence: The crowd stampeded and many were crushed or trampled underfoot.
2. CONVERGENCE (NOUN): संमिलन
Pronunciation: kuhn·vuh·jns
Meaning: the meeting or merging of things that were previously separate or distinct, resulting in a shared focus.
Synonyms: Conflux, Junction
Antonyms: Dispersal, Deviation
Sentence: The convergence of various cultures at the international festival showcased the beauty of diversity.
3. DENOVO (ADJECTIVE AND ADVERB): नए सिरे से या शुरूसे
Pronunciation: de no·vo
Meaning: starting over or from the beginning.
Synonyms: Anew, Again
Antonyms: Incessantly, Persistently
Sentence: The research team took a Denovo approach to solving the problem, breaking away from traditional methods.
The legal team decided to present the case of Denovo to ensure a fair trial for the defendant.
4. HETEROGENEITY (NOUN): विजातिता
Pronunciation: heh·troh·jeh·ni·tee
Meaning: the presence of various distinct elements, differences, or variations within a larger whole.
Synonyms: Assortment, Mixture
Antonyms: Conformity, Uniformity
Sentence: The economic challenges faced by the region were exacerbated by the heterogeneity of industries and income levels.
5. DRUDGERY (NOUN): कठिन परिश्रम
Pronunciation: druhj·uh·ree
Meaning: dull, repetitive, or menial tasks that are often considered tedious and uninteresting.
Synonyms: Tedium, Routine
Antonyms: Variety, Stimulation
Sentence: The endless drudgery of commuting took a toll on his overall well being.
6. SHUDDERING (VERB): कांपना, थरथराना
Pronunciation: shuh·duh·ruhng
Meaning: a sudden and brief convulsive movement.
Synonyms: Tremors, quivering
Antonyms: Composure, Steadiness
Sentence: The artist intentionally incorporated dissonance into his artwork to evoke a sense of unease and contemplation.
7. EXORBITANT (ADJECTIVE): अत्यधिक
Pronunciation: uhg·zaw·buh·tnt
Meaning: unreasonably high or excessive, especially in terms of price, cost, or demand.
Synonyms: Extravagant, Inflated
Antonyms: Sensible, Moderate
Sentence: She was shocked by the exorbitant fees charged by the designer for a custom made gown.
8. FURORE (NOUN): हंगामा
Pronunciation: fyoo·raw·ree
Meaning: a state of intense excitement, anger, or controversy.
Synonyms: Outrage, Uproar
Antonyms: Calmness
Sentence: The sudden increase in prices of essential goods led to a furore among the consumers, prompting calls for government intervention.
9. VEXATIOUS (ADJECTIVE): अफ़सोसनाक
Pronunciation: veks·ay·shuhs
Meaning: causing annoyance, frustration, or distress, often persistently or repeatedly.
Synonyms: Annoying, Irritating
Antonyms: Pleasant
Sentence: Dealing with the faulty internet connection on a daily basis was a vexatious issue for the remote workers.
10. EXPULSION (NOUN): निष्कासन
Pronunciation: uhk·spuhl·zhn
Meaning: the act of forcing someone to leave a place, organization, or group, often as a disciplinary action.
Synonyms: Ejection, Eviction
Antonyms: Admission
Sentence: The company announced the expulsion of the employee who was found guilty of leaking confidential information.
Now choose any 2 or 3 words, try to use them in your own sentences and share your sentences in the comment section. This will help you to retain the learnt words for a longer duration.
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